In 1937 the Calder Prize was primarily introduced during the first sports season of the AHL. From then until 2022, the prize is the dream of every team that takes part in the AHL. As in any kind of competition, the trophy is the main goal for which all participants should compete. Let’s take a closer look at the main essence of the award.
Distinctive Prize features
The hockey award has been traditionally made of 925 precious metals since 1937. Foundation material – mahogany from Brazil. The prize is classically shaped like a square along with remembrance plates for 20 past AHL champions.
Moreover, the duration of the championship is shown on the tiers – 12 clubs on the lower layer, and 8 contemporary champs on the upper one.
| Feature | Peculiarity |
| Form | Square |
| Material | 925 sterling flatware |
| Basis | Brazilian mahogany |
| Tiers | 12/8 tiers |
| Ideological inspirer | Frank Calder |
When a new champion emerges, the oldest plaque is removed from the Cup and moved to the Hockey Fame Toronto Museum. The first president of the franchise was Frank Calder. Thanks to this man, the cup got its name.
Most Distinguished Clubs
Hershey Bears rightfully bears the title of the most frequent victor. The Hershey Bears have triumphed in the Calder Cup more often than anyone else.
11 wins in the genesis of the entire league. The Cleveland Barons are a little bit lower. They have picked 9 league winnings, and in 3rd place is the club – Springfield Indians.
| Team | Country | Wins | Finals |
| Hershey Bears | USA | 11 | 12 |
| Cleveland Barons | USA | 9 | 5 |
| Springfield Indians | USA | 7 | 8 |
| Rochester Americans | USA | 6 | 10 |
| Buffalo Bisons | USA | 5 | 4 |
Moreover, the Springfield Indians exist as the one crew to have triumphed and got the Prize three times in a row.
List of Calder Cup winners over the past years
It is important to note that the trophy was not drawn in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons. The reason for this was the sudden outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Due to the pandemic, the organizers of the competition decided to temporarily suspend games and restore activities as the risks to the health of players and spectators decrease.
| Season | Triumphant | Score in series |
| 2018-2019 | Charlotte Checkers | 4-1 |
| 2017-2018 | Toronto Marlies | 4-3 |
| 2016-2017 | Grand Rapids Griffins | 4-2 |
| 2015-2016 | Lake Erie Monsters | 4-0 |
| 2014-2015 | Manchester Monarchs | 4-1 |
| 2013-2014 | Texas Stars | 4-1 |
| 2012-2013 | Grand Rapids Griffins | 4-2 |
| 2011-2012 | Norfolk Admirals | 4-0 |
| 2010-2011 | Binghamton Senators | 4-2 |
The 2022-2023 season has already been announced. Spectators and experts are already in anticipation of exciting and spectacular events.